Last year we talked about winterising, overwintering pots, and even made a wintering checklist. But what if you want to keep plants in the winter to eat, yet live in a city with very little in the way of space? Urban Farmer offers up some great tips, such as planting […]
Inspiration
2 Sometimes you think an idea is nifty and the perfect solution to what your needs are. Then, through trial and error, you find out it isn’t. I knew I’d be moving soon, so I wanted something portable, light, and would allow me to grow a few herbs. A browse through […]
Failed Adventures in Gardening: A Shoe Organiser Vertical Farm
The other day while having lunch with a friend, Jacie, who also happens to be a realtor, the topic of gardens came up. We all know that a great garden sells your home, but as someone that knows how personal a garden is I was curious to know: What makes […]
This Is What Makes an Amazing Garden For Selling A ...
Happy spring from Tammy Witzens, artist, scientist, and author
Shell’s Garden by Tammy Witzens
OK, so you’re ready to start your seeds, but where do you get them from? Mail order? Etsy? How do you know that these seeds are what they claim to be — especially if you are worried about their organic and heirloom provenance? Perhaps you grow some yourself — when […]
Organic and Heirloom Seeds Grown and Gathered with Love
With last week’s post on wheat, you may be wondering what you can do with ornamental grasses and wheat to enhance your landscape. Grasses attracts a wide variety of birds and other wildlife, create a great canvas you can enjoy yard art on, and can be used as a very pretty […]
8 Uses for Ornamental Grasses (and Wheat) in Your Landscaping
Wheat is a gorgeous crop plant that can be just as decorative as it is edible. Green wheat can take the place of the taller grasses in landscaping that turns to a beautiful golden hue before harvest (timing. of which, depends on the species). There are many varieties of wheats, […]
Grow Your Own Wheat
We dream of salsa, relaxing shade, and beautifully scented flowers, not a plot full of pest control. However, come summer time when the mosquitoes are gnats are flying around your head and mosquitoes have found that you are a suitable snack, you’ll wish you did plant at least something you can […]
Plan for your own DIY pest control.
Path Walker
Food for the Soul
The first time I heard about the Green Bronx Machine, it was through a powerful story on HorYou showing Stephen Ritz, founder of the Green Bronx Machine showing kids the value of vegetables, engaging them in gardening, and giving them a healthy alternative to junk food. My words can’t do […]
The Power of Urban Farming
